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About DaveDrummer

Scoliosis History

A few fields to allow you to share some of your scoliosis history if you want to.

What type of spinal curvature?:

Scheuermann's Kyphosis

Diagnosis Details:

I was diagnosed at age 15 after my parents noticed my poor posture and my families history with scoliosis. I was a fat kid, so a lot of people figured it was just the way fat people are; round. I was misdiagnosed as having 'round shoulders', and was even given the wrong x-ray angles. My mom was still convinced something was wrong with my back. At the time, I was quite overweight, which further helped to hide the curve, and also make it appear more normal to have round shoulders. At age 14 I naturally lost almost 30lbs

After this huge weight loss, combined with growth, my curve became much more apparent, because I would complain of my spine 'hitting' chairs and the like, and I had notable back pain. I can fondly remember my first band practicing when i was 15 years old, and being in pain after playing. However, it did not bother me. Finally, I was diagnosed with s